The start of baseball season is often marked by Photo Day, a time for teams to capture their official images. However, this year’s Photo Day has brought to light an unexpected issue across Major League Baseball: the new Nike baseball pants appear to be significantly see-through. This problem isn’t isolated to a single team; numerous MLB teams are experiencing this uniform malfunction, raising questions about the quality and design of the latest baseball apparel.
Recent team photos circulating online reveal a consistent pattern. Across various MLB teams, the players’ jerseys, including the jock tag, are visibly showing through their pants. The extent of the transparency seems to vary between teams, potentially due to differences in lighting conditions during photoshoots. However, the recurring nature of this issue across multiple teams points to a broader problem with the uniform material itself.
Here’s a look at some of the teams affected by this see-through baseball uniform issue:
Angels
Cardinals
For more images of the Cardinals and other teams, you can check out MLB Photo Day galleries.
Dodgers
Orioles
Padres
Rays
More photos of the Rays and other teams are available in MLB Photo Day galleries.
Red Sox
Additional images of the Red Sox and other teams can be found at MLB Photo Day galleries.
Reds
Further photos of the Reds and other teams are available at MLB Photo Day galleries.
White Sox
Yankees
While more team photos are expected to surface, it’s important to note that some teams, such as the Astros, Pirates, and Rangers, appear to be using last year’s pants for Photo Day. This is identifiable by the different belt loop designs. It’s speculated that player complaints regarding the fit and feel of the new pants, which have been more prominent than complaints about the jerseys, might be the reason behind this choice. Alternatively, the decision could be related to the see-through issue itself, or a combination of both factors.
Update on Uniform Transparency:
Interestingly, the transparency problem isn’t exclusive to the new pants. An image from the Astros’ Photo Day shoot reveals that even the older pants are exhibiting the same see-through characteristics:
Furthermore, as pointed out by Matthew Houk, transparency concerns were also present in previous years’ Photo Day pictures and other instances. While it appears the see-through effect might be more pronounced this year, it’s crucial to acknowledge that this isn’t necessarily a novel issue. It’s possible that the lighting conditions commonly used during Photo Day contribute to this effect. This broader perspective provides a valuable reality check to the initial observations.
